Athyrium palmense
Athyrium palmense
- Native to:
- Costa Rica | El Salvador | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Athyrium
- Species:
- Athyrium palmense
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and can be slow and erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI